Data Center Technician

Equiliem

United States, Iowa, West Des Moines

Mar 25, 2025

FieldLink a national low voltage staffing firm, is currently looking for an upwards of thirty experienced data center technicians in West Des Moines, IA for a one year contract project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Cabling installation and termination (all media types); cabling testing and documentation

* Experience with Build-out of MDF and IDF (racks, patch panels, wire managers, network electronics, etc.); installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of low voltage cable systems; Work with CAT 5e, 6 and 6a twisted pair cable, optical fiber, coax, etc.

* Perform all cable pulling, suspension, fireproofing, terminating, and testing in accordance with BICSI standards, National Electrical Code (NEC) and other local regulations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Tech 1: Must be able to work on ladders and use power tools; ability to lift/carry/setup a 50-pound box or ladder

* Must own low voltage tools, snips, cable strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.

* Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

* Must pass 7-year criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

* Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance

* High School diploma, or equivalent

* Tech 2: all above requirements plus a minimum 1 year of commercial low voltage installation experience:

* Working with CAT 5e, 6 and 6a twisted pair cable, optical fiber, coax, etc.

* With cabling installation and termination of all media types

* Building out MDF and IDF (racks, patch panels, wire managers, network electronics, etc.)

* Tech 3: all above requirements plus a minimum of 2 years of commercial low voltage installation experience:

* Working with CAT 5e, 6 and 6a twisted pair cable, optical fiber, coax, etc.

* With cabling installation and termination of all media types

* Building out MDF and IDF (racks, patch panels, wire managers, network electronics, etc.)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (NOT REQUIRED)

* High School Diploma

* BICSI, Technician, or Installation Certification

* Powder Actuated tools Certification

* Confined Space Certification

* CPR and First aid certified

* Manufacturers certifications for Installation and Maintenance